*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                             Hot Mulled Cider

Recipe By     : First - 11/11/91
Serving Size  : 25   Preparation Time :0:30
Categories    : Beverages

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   6      quarts        apple cider
     3/4  cup           honey
   4                    lemon -- sliced thin
   4      sticks        cinnamon -- halved
   2      tablespoons   fresh ginger root -- minced
  25                    allspice berries
  10                    cardamom pods -- crushed
  25                    whole cloves
   5                    small apples

Place cider, honey, sliced lemons, cinnamon sticks, fresh ginger, allspice
berries and crushed cardamom pods in a large stock pot.  Heat over medium-high
heat, stirring occasionally, until it begins to simmer.  Simmer for 15
minutes.  Reduce heat to just below simmering.  Place 5 cloves in each of the
5 apples.  Add whole apples to hot cider as a garnish, keep warm over low
heat.  When ready, serve hot with a ladle.

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